Event List

August Lit Crates Registration Links

All Day

Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Adults (18 and up)

Hi! Looking to sign up for a Lit Crate? Follow the appropriate link and fill out the form to register. Don't forget to include your library card!

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Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Adults (18 and up)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Hi! Looking to sign up for a Lit Crate? Follow the appropriate link and fill out the form to register. Don't forget to include your library card!

MidLab - DIY Hours

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Toddler Time

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play at the library! Enjoy books, songs and movement followed by 10-15 minutes of play!

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Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play at the library! Enjoy books, songs and movement followed by 10-15 minutes of play!

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Jon)

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Curbside Pick Up

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Parking Lot at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Curbside Pick Up

Curbside Pick Up:

Choose a day and time that works for you to come to the library parking lot to pick up your holds. Holds will be sitting on a table under the portico near the auditorium in a bag l...

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Parking Lot

Program Type: Curbside Pick Up

Registration Required

Curbside Pick Up

Choose a day and time that works for you to come to the library parking lot to pick up your holds. Holds will be sitting on a table under the portico near the auditorium in a bag labeled with your last name. If you received more than one notification you will still only reserve one time slot. We will gather all of the holds that are ready at this time.

LEGO Creation Challenge!

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Activity

Age Group:

Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)

Drop in to the Story Room for the LEGO Creation Challenge! Express your creativity by building a unique structure with mystery legos for display in the Youth Services are of the library. The possibilities are endless!

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Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)

Program Type: Activity

Event Details:

Drop in to the Story Room for the LEGO Creation Challenge! Express your creativity by building a unique structure with mystery legos for display in the Youth Services are of the library. The possibilities are endless!

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Teen Lego Build

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Activity

Age Group:

Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Teens, come and build with us! Collaborate with friends on one of our LEGO sets or take on a challenge. 1 pm - 3 pm, in the Teen Room. Registration begins on July 15 at gadml.librarycalendar.com.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Activity

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teens, come and build with us! Collaborate with friends on one of our LEGO sets or take on a challenge. 1 pm - 3 pm, in the Teen Room. Registration begins on July 15 at gadml.librarycalendar.com.

MidLab - DIY hours

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Katie)

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Upcoming

View Details

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Summer Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)

Afternoon Matinee:

Join us for a free afternoon movie on the big screen.

📽 Monday Movie Matinee – Summer Series

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Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

Join us for a free afternoon movie on the big screen.

📽 Monday Movie Matinee – Summer Series

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Steven)

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Bunco

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults (18 and up)

BUNCO Date: 8/4

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Orchard Room

Age Group: Adults (18 and up)

Registration Required

Event Details:

BUNCO Date: 8/4

Baby Time

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies (0 - 18 months)

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories!

This program is for ages 0-18 months and will occur in the Story Room.

Most programs will take place at the library but may be subject to change.

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Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories!

This program is for ages 0-18 months and will occur in the Story Room.

Most programs will take place at the library but may be subject to change.

Booked for Lunch

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Mezzanine at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults (18 and up)

The theme for August: Mystery and we will all be reading: The Maid by Prose. Stop by the library to pick up your copy of the book. We will meet on the Mezzanine (2nd floor) from 12:30-1:30PM.

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Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Mezzanine

Age Group: Adults (18 and up)

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

The theme for August: Mystery and we will all be reading: The Maid by Prose. Stop by the library to pick up your copy of the book. We will meet on the Mezzanine (2nd floor) from 12:30-1:30PM.

MidLab - DIY Hours

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Library at the Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Off-site at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Families (all ages)

Come to the Midland Area Farmers Market on Wednesdays throughout the summer for library fun! We will be reading books, singing songs, and dancing while building early literacy skills.

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Off-site

Age Group: Families (all ages)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Come to the Midland Area Farmers Market on Wednesdays throughout the summer for library fun! We will be reading books, singing songs, and dancing while building early literacy skills.

Jackbox Game Night

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Computer Lab at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Activity

Age Group:

Adults (18 and up)

Join friends, new and old, and play some Jackbox Games!

Jackbox games are video party games that can be played from a device such as a phone, tablet, or computer.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults (18 and up)

Program Type: Activity

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join friends, new and old, and play some Jackbox Games!

Jackbox games are video party games that can be played from a device such as a phone, tablet, or computer.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults (18 and up)

This support group will offer caregivers emotional, educational and social support and encouragement as they take on the demanding task of caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults (18 and up)

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

This support group will offer caregivers emotional, educational and social support and encouragement as they take on the demanding task of caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Toddler Time

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play at the library! Enjoy books, songs and movement followed by 10-15 minutes of play!

View Details

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play at the library! Enjoy books, songs and movement followed by 10-15 minutes of play!

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Jon)

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Curbside Pick Up

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Parking Lot at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Curbside Pick Up

Curbside Pick Up:

Choose a day and time that works for you to come to the library parking lot to pick up your holds. Holds will be sitting on a table under the portico near the auditorium in a bag l...

Upcoming

View Details

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Parking Lot

Program Type: Curbside Pick Up

Registration Required

Curbside Pick Up

Choose a day and time that works for you to come to the library parking lot to pick up your holds. Holds will be sitting on a table under the portico near the auditorium in a bag labeled with your last name. If you received more than one notification you will still only reserve one time slot. We will gather all of the holds that are ready at this time.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Katie)

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm

MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

MidLab

Age Group:

Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Upcoming

View Details

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS

Age Group: Ages 12 and up

Program Type: MidLab

Registration Required

Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Summer Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)

Afternoon Matinee:

Join us for a free afternoon movie on the big screen.

📽 Monday Movie Matinee – Summer Series

View Details

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

Join us for a free afternoon movie on the big screen.

📽 Monday Movie Matinee – Summer Series

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Curbside Pick Up

Afternoon Matinee

Curbside Pick Up

Afternoon Matinee